Football: CU Buffs looking to finish strong

Embree, Buffaloes have two more chances to snap home losing streak

At this point, the Colorado football team can't do much about the 10 games they've played, but the Buffaloes are hoping to make the most out of the last two games.

CU (1-9, 1-6 Pac-12) hosts Washington (6-4, 4-3) on Saturday at Folsom Field. Still looking for their first win of the season at home, the Buffs are also hoping to gain some momentum for the offseason and send the seniors off on a high note.

"They have an opportunity these next two weeks and I appealed to their pride," Embree said Tuesday at his weekly press conference. "We've talked about trying to create some momentum for them in the offseason and moving forward into 2013. I also talked to the older guys, the seniors, about how they wanted to finish.

"It would be big (to win a game or two)."

The Buffaloes have not gone through a season without a home win since 1920. To get it this week, they'll have to upset a Washington team coming off an impressive performance against Utah last week.

Embree said that when scouting the Huskies, he's been impressed with Austin Seferian-Jenkins, who is "probably the best tight end in the country." He also said he's been impressed with quarterback Keith Price, running back Bishop Sankey and a Washington defense that plays sound fundamentals.

As for his team, Embree is hoping his Buffaloes come out spirited and ready to finish strong. And, he said he's not worried about going winless at home.

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